How far is Altoona, PA from Silver Spring, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Silver Spring, PA is about 241 miles (387.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Silver Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Silver Spring.
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Start on 7th Street
1010 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
78 m · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
2072 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Greenwood Road
3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn left onto East Walton Avenue
862 ft · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
3233 ft · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone
1563 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
30.6 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
34.7 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
2050 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford
42.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Milford
1782 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West Harford Street
772 ft · 29 sec · West Harford Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street
152 m · 25 sec · 7th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street
60 m · 7 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Water Street
1997 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Route 2001
2.6 mi · 5 min · Route 2001
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Turn left onto Raymondskill Road
2089 ft · 58 sec · Raymondskill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Raymondskill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Silver Spring.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Silver Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Silver Spring?
The road trip is about 241 miles (387.9 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.4 miles from Altoona and 120.7 miles from Silver Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.73 one way or $69.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Silver Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Danville.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 192.84 mi (310.35 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silver Spring
Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 18,736 |
| Coordinates | 41.2995400, -74.8487800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Spring (-74.84878, 41.29954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $34.73 | $69.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.09 | $78.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $42.11 | $84.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $50.83 | $101.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026
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